Engineer I

Toronto, ON, Canada

Full Time

Experienced

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Are you ready to elevate your career with a leading North American aftermarket auto parts company? Mevotech is seeking an Engineer I to join our dynamic team.

About Us
Mevotech is a trusted leader in the aftermarket auto parts industry, specializing in driveline, steering, and suspension parts. With over 40 years of experience, we're dedicated to engineering excellence, innovation, and delivering exceptional customer experiences. Our commitment to employee wellness and engagement has earned us recognition as one of Canada’s Best Managed Companies.

Position Overview
Reporting to the Product Development Manager - Hubs, the Engineer I is accountable for the completed detail and conceptual drawings. The Engineer I will take ownership of design integrity, innovation initiatives, and product performance across our hub bearing portfolio. You will directly influence how products are designed, validated, improved, and brought to market with a strong emphasis on innovation, failure analysis, and continuous advancement. You’ll be expected to challenge existing designs, uncover root causes, and push engineering standards forward.

Key Responsibilities

Failure Analysis & Continuous Improvement (CORE FOCUS)
Lead root cause investigations on warranty returns and field failures
Identify failure modes, design weaknesses, and systemic issues
Convert findings into design upgrades, material changes, and engineering standards
Use test data and real-world feedback to continuously evolve product performance

Innovation & Technology Leadership

Drive R&D initiatives focused on advancing wheel hub bearing technology
Identify and evaluate emerging design concepts, materials, and performance improvements
Lead competitive benchmarking activities to uncover design gaps and opportunities
Translate insights into actionable engineering improvements and next-gen product direction

Product Design Ownership

Own the development of detailed specifications and conceptual designs from early-stage through release
Ensure all designs meet performance, durability, and manufacturability requirements
Validate and refine designs through peer review and engineering rigor before production
Apply GD&T and engineering best practices to ensure precision and consistency

Engineering Execution & Validation

Create and manage 2D/3D CAD models and drawings (AutoCAD, Inventor, or equivalent)
Ensure designs are aligned with APQP requirements and validation processes

Develop and maintain critical engineering documentation:

DFMEA
DVP
ECRs / EDRs
Engineering standards

Supplier & Manufacturing Impact

Partner with global manufacturers to translate designs into high-performing products
Resolve technical challenges and drive quality improvements with suppliers
Support manufacturer onboarding with a focus on engineering excellence and compliance

Engineering Excellence & Team Impact

Elevate engineering capability by improving design standards and processes
Standardize documentation and workflows to increase efficiency and quality
Contribute to team development, knowledge sharing, and onboarding
Actively shape and improve overall engineering practices and performance culture

Ideal Qualifications 

Bachelor’s degree in engineering or applied science
5+ years of bearing design experience (automotive preferred)

Strong expertise in:

CAD (2D & 3D – AutoCAD, Inventor or equivalent)
GD&T (ASME Y14.5)
APQP methodologies
Mechanical testing & materials understanding (metallurgy, hardness, tensile)
Proven ability to analyze failures and translate insights into design improvements
Experience with FEA, PLM systems, or Autodesk Vault (assets)

Physical Demands And Working Conditions

Position follows a hybrid work requirement, consisting of four (4) days onsite and one (1) day remote weekly.
Primarily office-based with standard working hours; may require additional hours to meet project deadlines or address urgent matters.
Ability to work in a dynamic environment, managing multiple tasks and responsibilities simultaneously.
Minimal physical demands, primarily involving sitting, using a computer, and other office-related activities

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